IE Resellers > How to become a Reseller

Thank you for your interest in becoming a reseller of .ie domain names.

What is a reseller?

A .ie reseller is an organisation that sells .ie domains. Resellers can be ISPs, Hosting Companies, Web Design Companies or other registration agents.

Getting started as a .ie Reseller

We welcome you to register domains on behalf of your clients directly with us via our website. Initially, the registration and subsequent annual maintenance fee for a .ie domain name is the full retail rate of €62.00 plus VAT @ 21.5%. Please note that we do not charge in addition to this fee for any modification or deletion incurred during the year.
Alternatively, the IEDR recommends that the best way to start selling .ie domains may be via an existing bona fide .ie reseller. Existing .ie resellers are eligible to receive our discounted rate and may choose to negotiate a rate with you, to register .ie domains through them.

Full Reseller Status

The IEDR places a high value on its Reseller Programme. Resellers are obliged to display a clear commitment to promoting the .ie domain name. The minimum level of registered .ie domain names for full reseller status is 200 domains.

To qualify for reseller status, an applicant must:

• Have registered at least 200 .ie domains, or be the current BillC on 200 .ie domains
  
• Provide a Deposit of €2,500, and agree that it may be used to pay for .ie renewals in the event of liquidation, receivership or other similar event. The deposit is refundable if reseller status is withdrawn or terminated
  
• Pass a credit check
  
• Display a detailed knowledge of the IEDR policies and procedures
  
• Display a detailed knowledge of the IEDR registration rules and requirements
  
• Display a detailed knowledge of DNS and relevant technical issues
  

Reseller benefits include:

• Substantial discount off .ie IEDR domain registration retail price
• Access to the Reseller Console - The reseller console permits:
  • Secure online access to the reseller's portfolio of domains
  • Online registration, modification and request for deletion of .ie domain names
  • Scrutiny of new registrations over a selected time period
  • Viewing of domains that will be billable in coming months
  • Viewing of domains transferred to other accounts
  • Examination of past invoices
  • Viewing of technical / administrative contacts by domain name
  • Statistical analysis of portfolio of registered .ie domains
• Reseller Credit Facility - Resellers are not required to make payments up-front. Invoices carry 30-day credit terms.
• Company will be listed on the IEDR website as a recommended reseller of .ie domains*
• Permission to use the IEDR's .ie logo in all promotional literature**

Application process for achieving Reseller Status.

To support your application for reseller status, the IEDR requests that you complete and submit a reseller application form and a short business proposal that outlines the specifics of your business plan.

• You will note from this application form that some of the information required is as follows:
• Length of time you have been registering domains
• Number of .ie domains currently registered
• List of those domains
• List of billing nic-handles your company uses for billing purposes
• Number of domains you realistically project to register per month
• An indication, where possible, of where you see your predicted business coming from. For example, from Irish or foreign business

At this point, it is highly recommended that you include any marketing / promotion projects you have in mind to promote .ie over the next three to twelve month period and your commitment to the registration of .ie domains.

Proposal submission

Please submit your completed application form, your business proposal and any additional information you consider necessary to support your application to resellers@iedr.ie. We will consider your proposal and revert to you in due course.

Periodic reviews

Please be aware that the IEDR continues to monitor all .ie reseller accounts and reserves the right to withdraw the benefits of an account with appropriate notice, where it feels that the commitment and results from the reseller do not correlate to the discount and credit terms provided to resellers.

Additional information

Queries or requests for clarification on any of the above should be sent to:

IE Domain Registry
Windsor House,
14 Windsor Terrace,
Sandycove,
Co. Dublin
Tel: +353-1-236-5400
Fax: +353-1-230-0365
Email: resellers@iedr.ie